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For The Love Of Rugby

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Rugby
Six Nations
England Rugby
England
Wales
Rugby World Cup
France
British and Irish Lions
Ireland
Scotland
Australia
Leicester Tigers
Investec Champions Cup
Italy
Lions
Women's Six Nations
Lions Tour
New Zealand
Dan Cole
South Africa

England's most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs is a scrum-half so he’s spent most of his 127 games chatting away to team-mates, opposition and referees. His mate Dan Cole is still in the England squad, and has cult hero status thanks to his no-nonsense approach to most of life’s events. They’ve spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British and Irish Lions, and now ... more

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Latest Episodes

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole reassemble in the For The Love Of Rugby virtual studio to pick over a big week of rugby news.

Shaun Edwards has left his post as defence coach at France, could England be his next employer?

In more coaching news, Leinster’s ... more

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole pop in to give their old teammate and former England Rugby captain Jamie George a visit.

From shared memories wearing the rose, to how England can build on a disappointing Six Nations campaign, Jamie's typical honesty and hum... more

Former England captain Chris Robshaw joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao to pick through rugby hot topics and to answer your questions.

🩸 Use code LOVEOFRUGBY to get 20% off your first Thriva blood test: thriva.c... more

Union Bordeaux Bègles are back-to-back winners in the Investec Champions Cup as they dispatched Leinster in a convincing display in Bilbao.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are pitchside to analyse the action and chat to winners Ben Tameifuna, Cameron Woki, ... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Nowell
England rugby union player, invited guest on the trip
England Rugby, Exeter Chiefs
Episode: Jack Nowell, Beach Rugby & Surfing With Robshaw | Road To Bilbao Finale
Jonathan Joseph
Former England International, former British and Irish Lions Rugby World Cup 2019 runner up
Episode: England Win the Six Nations ft. Jonathan Joseph & Delaney Burns
Delaney Burns
England red rose lock, fresh off the plane
England Rugby, Bath? (as mentioned in interview)
Episode: England Win the Six Nations ft. Jonathan Joseph & Delaney Burns
Jamie George
England rugby player, 110 England caps (as referenced in episode)
England Rugby
Episode: Jamie George, Ejector Seats & A Couple's Massage: The Road to Bilbao Begins
Hans-Jörg Hinkel
Representative from Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric
Episode: The Debate to End the Small Ball Debate & Ruby Tui’s Big News
Mack Hansen
Professional rugby player; Irish international with Irish heritage, grew up in Australia and played for Connacht and Ireland
Ireland national team, Connacht Rugby
Episode: Going to the Pub with Mack Hansen: Rugby's Wildest Character
Stuart McCloskey
Ireland rugby player, Ulster centre mentioned in Belfast segment
Ulster/Irish Rugby
Episode: Supporting England, Farrell Motivation & Genius Sexton | Inside Ireland with Stuart McCloskey
Sarah Burn
Red Roses winger, featured in banter and on-pitch analysis
England Rugby
Episode: Babies, Bonus Points & Zoe Harrison’s Big Boot | W6N Round 3 Review
Jack Willis
England international rugby player, playing for Toulouse
Toulouse
Episode: Jack Willis: Leaving England, Thriving in France & International Future

Hosts

Ben Youngs
Host of the show, former England scrum-half
Dan Cole
Co-host of the show, former England prop
Shaunagh Brown
Co-host of the show, former England rugby player
Ruby Tui
Host of For The Love Of Rugby, former England/NZ rugby players and current podcaster

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Brilliant insight into the thoughts of two experienced ex players.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loubo
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Too many ads

    Used to love the pod. Chemistry between Dan and Ben is still fantastic, but the constant ads and sponsored content have taken the magic away, so it doesn’t feel like a genuine chat between mates anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ArturoReynaldo322
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • For the Love of these Blokes!

    Great show. Big fan of Coley and Ben’s takes on the game, tactics, plays etc. Also of course the accents, banter, guests on the show and taking the piss out of THE Freddie Burns in any way or shape possible.

    From a South African, massive Springbok fan - I can recommend this.

    Good on you boys💪🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJ_Meyer
    South Africa3 months ago
  • Insightful

    It’s a good podcast, balanced views with a back and forward with insightful interviews.

    Particularly in the England v Italy review… Coley highlight that the style of play that wins world cups, is the grunt with a little bit of flare and minimal tries.

    Which is probably key to why, 6 nation teams haven’t won as many as the southern hemisphere teams as the don’t tend to chuck the ball around.

    And whilst the style England play is deemed boring, kicking and safe, ultimately it’s clearly working ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    scoo132
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Unreal analysis

    Probs the best detailed rugby pod (and i listen to loads!) giving actual analysis not designed for someone who has no idea about the game - with their latest one showing they arent afraid to roll up the sleeves and get into disagreements and the hard convo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hansoooooon
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Two-solid hosts delivering insightful rugby analysis with strong guest lineup
Longtime fans praise the chemistry between hosts and guests, though some critique ad load and pacing
Frequent sponsor reads can be off-putting for some listeners
Fast, timely takes on big rugby news and live events are a key strength

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#3
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#199
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#1
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#3
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#5
Italy/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jamie George, Ejector Seats & A Couple's Massage: The Road to Bilbao Begins
Q: What do you think the score will be for the Leinster vs Bordeaux final?
I forecast 32-26 in favor of Leinster, with a hopeful try from James Ryan and a Doris score, though Bordeaux will push hard with Jalabair and Luku.
Emma Wassell: Comeback Kid | Women’s Six Nations Round 2
Q: How did the documentary come about and what did it mean for your recovery?
The documentary emerged from conversations with Scottish Rugby about sharing an empowering story of resilience; it became a healing process for Emma to relive and publicly acknowledge her journey, with sponsorship support enabling the project.
Courtney Lawes: Unfinished Business 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Q: How did you find the transition to France and did it change how you want to play?
The experience sharpened his adaptability and tactical understanding, helping him blend English and French styles, and improving his ground work and offloading.
Courtney Lawes: Unfinished Business 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Q: What influenced your decision between Sale and Brek (Bréve) and how did the timing work?
The Sale offer aligned best with his ambitions and family situation; the deal was wrapped quickly, within 24 hours.
Courtney Lawes: Unfinished Business 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Q: Did you speak to Steve Borthwick about your decision to move back to the Prem?
He confirms there was some dialogue, but the decision largely came down to the offer he got from Sale and his own ambitions for playing at the highest level.

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What is For The Love Of Rugby about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two long-time rugby teammates host candid conversations that mix sharp game analysis with behind-the-scenes banter from the professional rugby world. Episodes commonly feature in-depth discussions of major domestic and European competitions, previews and post-match takes, and interviews with current and former players who share career anecdotes, training culture, leadership, and the realities of life as a top-level rugby athlete. A notable pattern is the quick turnaround on timely rugby topics, plus occasional live shows and sponsorship-driven segments, which can provide fans with timely insights and a sense of community around the sport. The format tends to blend tactical insights with lively camaraderie, making it appealing to listeners w... more

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1. Jack Nowell
2. Jonathan Joseph
3. Delaney Burns
4. Jamie George
5. Hans-Jörg Hinkel
6. Mack Hansen
7. Stuart McCloskey
8. Sarah Burn

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